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Scattering Dad

19981h 31mJoan Tewkesbury
IMDb 5.2

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An agoraphobic woman who hasn't left her home in 20 years receives a visit from the spirit of her deceased husband who reminds her of a promise she made to scatter his ashes at his favorite vacation spot. With her daughters unavailable, she sets off to fulfill the promise herself.

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What is Scattering Dad (1998) about?

An agoraphobic woman who hasn't left her home in 20 years receives a visit from the spirit of her deceased husband who reminds her of a promise she made to scatter his ashes at his favorite vacation spot. With her daughters unavailable, she sets off to fulfill the promise herself.

Who stars in Scattering Dad?

Scattering Dad stars Olympia Dukakis (Dotty), Lucinda Jenney (Molly), Michelle Burke (Taylor), August Schellenberg (Fierce Crow), Andy Griffith (Hiram). The film was directed by Joan Tewkesbury.

How long is Scattering Dad?

Scattering Dad has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998.

Is Scattering Dad worth watching?

Scattering Dad holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. Fans of TV Movie, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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